Minga House Foundation

Community Health – Colombia

Program Details

​Community health is a major field of study within the medical and clinical sciences which focuses on the maintenance, protection, and improvement of the health status of population groups and communities as opposed to the health of individual patients.

Location:

Chinchina, Colombia

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Children, Health, Social Services

Duration:

1-2 weeks

Program Overview

Program Description:

Community health is a major field of study within the medical and clinical sciences which focuses on the maintenance, protection, and improvement of the health status of population groups and communities as opposed to the health of individual patients. During this rotation, you will experience how Colombian health professionals from different specialized fields view Colombian community health. You may choose 1 or 2 of the following work settings; but each site requires a minimum of 2 weeks. Certified professionals have greater flexibility of time constraints. Our Volunteer Experience Advisor will make a recommendation as to where you should invest your volunteer time upon learning about your professional goals and interests.

Partner sites include:

Hospital Rotations

Elderly Care

Public Health Campaigns

CNA Tech School

Regional Hospitals

Rural Medical Clinics

Physical Therapy Clinic

Traditional Medicine Shop

Special Education Center

Sex Workers Childcare Center

Nutrition Program

Pharmacy & Health Store

HMO Internship

Health Products Laboratory

Dental Clinic

Emergency Medicine – First Responder

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

Discount based financial circumstances and need & match within the community for volunteer's existing skills.

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